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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.08, 1,774.50 and 534.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.08, 1,774.50 and 534.46 is: 800.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.08 : 1,774.50 = 534.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.08/1,774.50 = 534.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.08x = 1,774.50 × 534.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.08x = 948,399.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,399.27/1,184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.96

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